This isn't the first time I've fallen victim to a telemarketer. You'd think after 14 years in the business I would not be swayed by an articulate young person who concisely answers all my questions and actually knows how to close a sale correctly without railroading his prey. But no. Two days ago I received a call to come and tour a resort in Branson. I know it's a timeshare presentation but I got all wrapped up in what he was going to give me just for showing up.
Two nights accommodations at a hotel in Branson, 2 two-day passes to Silver Dollar City (valued over $50 each), 4 Showcase Theater tickets (valued at $26.50 each) for a show. -- I picked the magic show for the boys. All this for the low, low price of ... what do you think? $159, convienently billed to my Discover card.
But wait! I know their tricks and I know they had a fallback offer and then a last effort offer so I went right for the "supervisor" and the "last effort" request. $79 was the rock-bottom price. I bit the hook. So, we'll spend a "couple" of dollars in gas money, 90-minutes of our weekend, eat sandwiches on the way, drink fountain water at SDC and enjoy a cheap family weekend out of town.
I'll let you know how it turns out. And I'll let you know if Chad changes his mind as to whether this is a good idea or not... I'm afraid he'll put us on the national Do Not Call registry if I do this again. :)
2 comments:
Wow $79 is a good deal! Casey bought a similar type package to Branson at the Bass Pro Shop around Christmas, but it was quite a bit more. Hopefully, the timeshare presenters won't keep us captive too long.
Thanks Summer for the price approval. I'll be sure and let Chad know EVERYONE said it's a good deal. :)
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